Clean Air Act
Enacted in 1963, the Clean Air Act has evolved from regulation of traditional air pollutants to now represent the cornerstone of US climate policy. Experts at RFF work with state and federal decisionmakers to help craft practical and effective policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Policy Evolution under the Clean Air Act
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Media Highlight — May 19, 2021
RFF Floats Goldilocks Plan for Power CO2
An issue brief by Research Analyst Maya Domeshek and Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw is profiled in POLITICO's Morning Energy newsletter.
Issue Brief — May 18, 2021
Reducing Coal Plant Emissions by Cofiring with Natural Gas
The Environmental Protection Agency can rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cofiring with natural gas at coal plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
Press Release — May 18, 2021
Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions at Coal Plants—and Surviving Legal Hurdles—with Natural Gas and the Clean Air Act
Cofiring with natural gas at coal-fired power plants may provide a path through the court system for a federal regulation on carbon dioxide.
Issue Brief — May 18, 2021
Reducing Coal Plant Emissions by Cofiring with Natural Gas
The Environmental Protection Agency can rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cofiring with natural gas at coal plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
Journal Article — Jan 15, 2021
Cobenefits and Regulatory Impact Analysis: Theory and Evidence from Federal Air Quality Regulations
A popular working paper published by RFF in Summer 2020 has been published in the journal "Environmental and Energy Policy and the Economy."
Working Paper — Aug 3, 2020
Co-Benefits and Regulatory Impact Analysis: Theory and Evidence from Federal Air Quality Regulations
Indirect co-benefits play a significant role in determining the effectiveness of major Clean Air Act rules.
Workshop/Seminar — Sep 16, 2019
How Well Are Our Environmental Laws Working? Retrospective Analysis of Federal Environmental Regulation
Presenting retrospective analyses on the Clean Air Act and other past environmental regulations
RFF Live — Jun 27, 2019
CPP vs. ACE: Evaluating the Economic and Legal Impacts
Examining the economic and legal implications of the ACE rule.
Conferences & Panels — Jun 10, 2019
Lessons from the Clean Air Act
A symposium on the lessons learned from the Clean Air Act
Media Highlight — May 19, 2021
RFF Floats Goldilocks Plan for Power CO2
An issue brief by Research Analyst Maya Domeshek and Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw is profiled in POLITICO's Morning Energy newsletter.
Press Release — May 18, 2021
Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions at Coal Plants—and Surviving Legal Hurdles—with Natural Gas and the Clean Air Act
Cofiring with natural gas at coal-fired power plants may provide a path through the court system for a federal regulation on carbon dioxide.
Press Release — Aug 3, 2020
When Weighing Clean Air Act Regulations, Consider the Co-Benefits
Using a comprehensive dataset on major Clean Air Act rules, a new study examines the role of indirect benefits in determining the effectiveness of regulations.
Resources Magazine — Feb 25, 2021
Big Decisions: The Future of US Environmental and Energy Policy
On the Resources Radio podcast, guest hosts Richard G. Newell and Susan F. Tierney talked with leading decisionmakers, analysts, researchers, and reporters about the big decisions that will impact US environmental and energy policy in the years to come.
Resources Radio — Jan 26, 2021
Tracing the Historical Arc of US Climate Policy, with David Hawkins
David Hawkins describes how evolving scientific knowledge and shifting political coalitions have shaped US climate policy over the last 60 years.
Common Resources — Dec 28, 2020
Is Regulation or Legislation More Durable? With Climate Policy, the Answer Is Not So Simple
Passing new climate legislation might seem preferable to relying on the regulatory process, but rulemaking offers underappreciated benefits.